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Edith Olmsted

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Edith Olmsted is an award-winning early-career editor with a Masters in journalism from the Columbia Journalism School. She was previously the social media intern at The New Republic where she also wrote political essays and breaking news.

Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) on "Meet the Press" in Washington D.C., Thursday Dec. 21, 2023.
‘HE’S THE BEST’

Another Kennedy Just Endorsed Biden: ‘No Other Choice’

Former Rhode Island congressman Patrick J. Kennedy said “there is no other choice than Joe Biden.”

Edith Olmsted

Nicki Minaj performs at the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 07, 2024.
‘I’M SO SORRY’

Nicki Minaj Appears Outside Hotel, Apologizes to Fans

The rapper invited her fans to come see her at her hotel in Manchester after being arrested and subsequently released in Amsterdam.

Edith Olmsted

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the Libertarian Party National Convention at the Washington Hilton on May 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
ALTERNATE REALITY

Trump Tries to Spin Disaster at Libertarian Convention

Trump, as usual, had a different version of events.

Edith Olmsted

Johnny Wactor as Brandon Corbin Episode 14916 - General Hospital
‘HEARTBREAKING’

‘General Hospital’ Star Dies in Robbery Gone Wrong: Family

The actor was fatally shot on Sunday when he allegedly approached three suspects who were attempting to steal a part from his car, according to reports.

Edith Olmsted

A Libertarian party member shouts protests as former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC, May 25, 2024.
FUMBLED THE BAG

RFK Jr. Fails to Win Libertarian Party’s Presidential Nod

RFK Jr. received the support of only 19 libertarian delegates—just 2.07 percent of the vote.

Edith Olmsted

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A Palestinian boy walks through the rubble following Israeli bombardment of Rafah's Tal al-Sultan district in the southern Gaza Strip on May 7, 2024.
HORRIFIC

Israeli Strike Kills 35 People in Alleged Rafah ‘Safe Zone’

Footage of Rafah’s Tal al-Sultan neighborhood on Sunday showed the destroyed tents of Palestinian refugees burning in the night.

Edith Olmsted

A truly wild story recounted by presidential candidate Robert Kannedy Jr. in a 1984 book about his family may have been a complete fantasy.
‘TWISTED MIND’

RFK Jr. May Have Invented Wild Tale About His Trip to Peru

Two of RFK Jr.’s buddies won’t back up his crazy story about being shot at by indigenous tribesmen in South America.

Edith Olmsted

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC, May 25, 2024.
PERSONAL POLICE

Right-Wing Plan Calls For Trump to Gut Sanctuary Cities

Withholding federal funding, and expanding the secret service’s jurisdiction are just two bullet points in the Heritage Foundation-created plan.

Edith Olmsted

People walk next to a 1 train at the 66th Street subway station on March 21, 2024, in New York City.
MANIAC

Man Arrested for Setting NYC Subway Passenger on Fire

Police said the man they arrested had ignited a cup of liquid and thrown it on another man.

Edith Olmsted

US director Sean Baker poses after winning the Palme d'Or for the film "Anora" during the Closing Ceremony at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2024.
FAIRY TALE ENDING

‘Anora’ Director Shocked as Film Snags Coveted Palme d’Or

“I don’t really know what’s happening right now,” said ‘Anora’ director Sean Baker.

Edith Olmsted

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